Penn Spinfisher VII 8500 802g 18.1kg 107cm 4.7:1

Penn Spinfisher VII 8500 — IPX5-sealed saltwater powerhouse

The Penn Spinfisher VII 8500 is a full-metal spinning reel engineered for serious saltwater anglers who demand reliability under harsh conditions and stopping power for hard-fighting offshore species.

IPX5-sealed protection against saltwater intrusion

Both the body and spool are IPX5-sealed to keep saltwater, spray, and waves out of the gearbox and drag system. Whether you're battling waves on the boat or rinsing gear in the surf, the Spinfisher VII shrugs off moisture that would compromise lesser reels. The HT-100 carbon fibre drag washers sit inside a fully sealed spool, delivering consistent pressure even when soaked.

CNC-machined precision and full-metal durability

The full metal body and sideplate lock the CNC-machined brass main gear in perfect alignment, even under the strain of big fish and heavy braid. Six sealed stainless steel ball bearings (5+1 system) plus instant anti-reverse keep retrieves smooth and solid. The aluminium Superline spool handles braided line without backing, ready for long runs and deep water.

Choose the right variant

Penn offers the Spinfisher VII in nine sizes to match your target species and technique:

• 2500 (311 g, 6.2:1, 6.8 kg drag) — light inshore work, bass, small tuna, spinning rods up to 3 m

• 3500 (350 g, 6.2:1, 6.8 kg drag) — all-round inshore, sea trout, snook, medium spinning setups

• 4500 (361 g, 6.2:1, 9.1 kg drag) — heavier inshore, bluefish, smaller amberjack, surf casting

• 5500 (539 g, 5.6:1, 11.3 kg drag) — medium offshore, cobia, tarpon, mid-weight boat rods

• 6500 (632 g, 5.6:1, 13.6 kg drag) — heavier offshore, grouper, kingfish, popping and jigging

• 7500 (751 g, 4.7:1, 15.6 kg drag) — big-game inshore to nearshore, large tarpon, heavy surf

• 8500 (802 g, 4.7:1, 18.1 kg drag, 107 cm retrieve) — trophy offshore species, tuna, wahoo, big amberjack, heavy jigging and trolling

• 9500 (1052 g, 4.2:1, 20.1 kg drag) — serious big-game, large tuna, GT, powerful fish in deep water

• 10500 (1094 g, 4.2:1, 22.7 kg drag) — extreme offshore applications, giant trevally, heavy tuna, maximum stopping power

Facts

• Reel size: 8500

• Weight: 802 g

• Gear ratio: 4.7:1

• Retrieve per turn: 107 cm

• Max drag: 18.1 kg

• Bearings: 6 (5+1 sealed stainless steel)

• Line capacity (mono/braid): 415 m / 0.46 mm · 280 m / 0.56 mm · 240 m / 0.61 mm

• Spool material: aluminium (Superline)

• Drag material: HT-100 carbon fibre

• Anti-reverse: instant

• Handle position: right/left interchangeable

• Body/sideplate: full metal

• Sealing: IPX5 (body and spool)

• Main gear: CNC-machined brass